The Dainty Dress

The Great.

4
(59 Reviews)

Product Details

Ready for day trips to the beach or brunch with the girls, this cool and comfy shift from The Great. lightens moods with its nostalgic silhouette and rainbow of plaid checks.

Materials and Measurements

Brown plaid printed cotton (100% Cotton). Shift. Sleeveless. Sweetheart neckline. Exposed front button detail. 46" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 0-3, the Great sizing, one length available. Regular measures 46" from shoulder to hemline.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (59)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Julia's reviews
January 7th, 2022
Understated

This dress is so good. Like, so good. I'm pretty sure I wore it 2 days straight on vacay. Not many comments on the dress, but is definitely an elevated version of a sundress. Not fancy, just really nice.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Olivia's reviews
September 29th, 2020
Casual chic

Apparently I wore this backwards, BUT good news is the dress can be worn both ways! Sexy, but still forgiving in the mid section and flowy. I wore it with a swim suit and once sans bra. Loved it!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Petite
Weight: 148lbs
Browse Roz's reviews
August 21st, 2025
Perfect for casual dinner in Panama

I’ve rented this a couple times now for vacations. It’s so simple and comfy and can be dressed up a bit for a casual dinner at the beach. I got so many compliments on it.

Team RTR
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Melanie's reviews
May 7th, 2024
Perfect for everyday wear and transitions easily to evening as well!

The earthy colors of this are very flattering and the pattern is adorable! It was very comfy and fit well! I paired with a Jean jacket and it looked great, got a lot of compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
June 5th, 2023
Perfect for everyday wear or sightseeing!

This dress was perfect for a sightseeing vacation. Super comfortable and great colors (very multicolored but not over saturated).

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Angela's reviews
August 26th, 2022
So comfortable, but wore it backwards

Loved this dress! Wore it multiple times. Also easy to pack and wear. Will rent again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Emily 's reviews
June 30th, 2022
My favorite rental so far!

This dress is perfect for hot summer days. It's extremely lightweight. And although it is thin it is not see through. The thin straps make you feel easy breezy.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Georgia's reviews
May 17th, 2022
Great east dress

Loved this dress, it was easy to wear and versatile. I wore it on vacation (pictured), to Easter dinner with a cardigan, and to work with a leather jacket. Some reviews said the material was a little sheer but that wasn't my experience.

Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
September 29th, 2021
Effortless, comfortable dress

Was seriously so obsessed with this dress, I did not want to return it! (But all my friends were tired of seeing me in it haha) Can dress it up or down, add a sweater or shirt on top of leave as is.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Colleen's reviews
July 19th, 2021
Obsessed!

I love this dress so much I almost bought it! I'm almost done with my second trimester and it's great to throw on with sandals and is so comfortable for pregnancy. Super light weight and breathable!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Hannah 's reviews
October 2nd, 2020
Loved it. Super pretty comfy summer maxi.

I loved wearing this dress. The tag is on the button side which makes me think the dress is meant to be worn with the buttons in the back, but it's so much cuter with the buttons in the front. I had a blast swishing through the house and zooming without a bra in this dress. It's not form fitting and a little old-fashioned-nightgown-looking, but in a great way. One of my faves.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 119lbs
Browse Alex's reviews
August 17th, 2020
Whoops! Wore it backwards

Looking at the model I guess I wore this backwards... either way, absolutely love it and got a ton of compliments. Not much shape to it but that's to be expected. Decided to hang on to it for another shipment or two. Would buy if it wasn't $300.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 118lbs
Browse Maryellen's reviews
October 23rd, 2023
Super light and comfortable, and really nice!

This was perfect for a business/casual gathering in Florida, and it would have been great for so much more. It’s a sundress, but it’s not sloppy or too casual. (I do wish it had pockets though!) I saw others wore it backwards, and I tried that, but you could see my bra through the spaces between the buttons. And that’s the other thing—my older(lower) breasts definitely needed a strapless push-up bra with this dress; the cut & pattern are not forgiving in that way! I loved this dress!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 127lbs
Browse Tasha's reviews
February 16th, 2023
Comfy and flowy

This is a great vacation dress! Not fancy or totally unique but it is fun to wear and flowy for a warm weather holiday.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Rented for:
Party
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Silvia's reviews
August 3rd, 2020
Sweet dress, great colors

Wore this for a socially distanced beach concert and felt comfortable and stylish. Lightweight fabric, mid calf length. It's a strapless bra or commando with this dress, btw. Will rent again.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 123lbs
Browse Leslie's reviews
November 12th, 2024
Cute!!

Great little dress, would rent again!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
3R
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 200lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
June 17th, 2025
Flowy cotton blend

This is the perfect flowy summer dress.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Runs big

Hips

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Nikita's reviews
October 20th, 2024
I honestly miss it

I'll probably rent to buy again

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 133lbs
Browse Mina's reviews
July 27th, 2025
So cute, might buy.

Such beautiful print and material. Fits wonderfully for a loose & comfortable throw on outfit perfect for summer.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 95lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
January 3rd, 2025
So cute

Wore this while very pregnant and got so many compliments!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 134lbs
Browse Julie's reviews
June 18th, 2024
Very pretty light summer dress

This dress is very lightweight and pretty. Perfect for hot summer days.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 162lbs
Browse Kathleen's reviews
August 16th, 2023
obbsessed

perfect comfy dress have worn to the store, a music festival weekend and out to dinner - might buy

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Claire's reviews
July 20th, 2023
Casual, comfy, cool

Good summertime casual, relaxed dress. No shape and lightweight. The seam at the top hits at an odd place (mid-bust) regardless of whether you choose to wear the buttons in the front or the back.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Briana's reviews
April 10th, 2023
Easter

Easter dress. So cute and comfortable!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Jenna's reviews
November 15th, 2022
A Beautiful Dress

This dress is just right! its flattering, comfy and cute! I wore this to brunch on vacation and it fit the bill for the occasion! Breezy and beautiful!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Cameron's reviews
September 24th, 2022
Adorable summer dress. I wore it to work, wine tasting and out running errands.

I could have gone down a size, but the fit was good- loose and flowy

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
August 23rd, 2022
One of my favs!

This dress is beyond cute and comfortable. I got so many compliments. I wore it traveling (perfect airplane dress), for everyday chores, and just for fun. When it goes on sale I will probably buy it!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Dylan's reviews
January 26th, 2022
Wanted to keep this one

Rented for a beach vacation and didn't wear anything else the whole time. Tight in the bust. No bra possible. Looks a little like a maternity dress. Tons of fabric and ruffle -- maybe not the most flattering but I loved it anyway.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Alyssa 's reviews
June 29th, 2021
Easy summer dress

Super cute, easy dress for summer. Lots of fabric but light weight and breezy. Definitely runs a little large but adjustable straps help.

Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Erin's reviews
June 10th, 2021
So comfortable!

Loved this dress!! So sad to send it back, but would definitely rent again. It was so comfortable. Sized down to 0R (typically a 2-4).

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Jacki's reviews
May 20th, 2021
Why do I love these big massive dresses??

Fits just like it looks on the model. I wore it with the buttons in front and loved it! SO cute and classic and southern. It did absolutely nothing for my shape but I loved this dress.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Samantha's reviews
May 11th, 2021
Perfect warm weather dress!!

Loved this dress. I ended up wearing it inside on two rainy but warm days. As others have mentioned, it's thin, but because of the colors and the amount of fabric it doesn't feel see through. I might wear a strapless bra if going out of the house just in case. I wore it with the buttons at the back, but I think it looks very cute with the buttons in the front in everyone's photos here!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 0"
Bust size: 30B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
July 21st, 2020
Beautiful dress! Slightly sheer if that bothers you

It's a very oversized style but the xs worked great! That is my usual size. The fabric is sheet but since it's patterned it isn't too revealing

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Whitney's reviews
July 19th, 2020
Beautiful and flowy!

Gorgeous fabric, voluminous, drapey fit. Delicate tie shoulders are pretty and adjustable. Should note it is shown backwards in the photos. The buttons are meant to be at the back, not the front as shown. The tag is very obviously sewn in on the buttons side and also it's shown on The Great website the correct way...

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Kate's reviews
May 14th, 2025
So cute, but pass if you have a larger chest

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Helen elizabeth's reviews
June 17th, 2024
Fun dress so easy to wear!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
0R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Kelly 's reviews
October 17th, 2022
Super cute

Adorable, wish I could keep!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
1R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Erin's reviews
October 7th, 2022
I did not want to give this one back! Such an easy fit and great colors.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
2R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Betty's reviews
September 28th, 2022
Loved , straps alittle loose

So comfy on our vacation !

Top Contributor
Size worn:
3R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Parry's reviews
October 23rd, 2021
So sexy. Casual. Flattering. Soft.

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